Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the women of the FDIC do deserve more than a fly-by-night confirmation. This needs to be carefully considered. Simply put, this position at this time is too important. We are talking about an Agency that for literally decades has been plagued by some of the most toxic working conditions that any of us have ever seen. So we know that President Joe Biden has nominated Commissioner Romero to replace a scumbag--we know that--but it doesn't mean that her nomination shouldn't be carefully scrutinized. So we do hope we can put some time and consideration into the nomination. But I would say that getting rid of Martin Gruenberg today would state to the employees of the FDIC that the President takes these allegations seriously and that he does want to prevent sexual harassment, hopefully setting the stage for future leaders within the FDIC, because right now, those employees do not feel they have been heard. Allowing Martin Gruenberg to continue in the position is just furthering--furthering--the way they feel, and they feel very little at this time. Sexual harassment has no place in this workplace or any workplace. The President needs to send a strong message to the FDIC that it will not be tolerated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan.”